Upcoming Events

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Feb. 17 | 2:30-3:30 p.m.

This session will provide an overview of the IRA and give instructions on how you can take advantage of the assistance Deloitte has been hired to provide.

February 17 & 18, 2026

Harborside Ballroom -- Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth MN

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) will be back in Duluth in 2026 for two full days of building science education.

Feb. 17 | noon to 1 p.m.

Online,

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will walk you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your area. 

Feb. 18 | 9:30 a.m. to noon

The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority Board will meet on Wednesday, February 18 as a hybrid meeting. 

February 21 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ottertail Community Center, 93 Lake Ave, Ottertail MN 56571

Join this fun and informative energy efficiency workshop in Ottertail Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Feb. 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Rubina Martini, owner of PROCESS and co-owner of Tomorrow River Homestead, will lead a discussion on seasonal sustainability, exploring eco-friendly ways to refresh living spaces and build sustainable habits, as part of MREA's monthly webinar series.

HOSTED BY CERTs
Feb. 26 | 9-10 a.m.

Curious about battery storage? Join CERTs and fellow Community Energy Ambassadors for a conversation exploring battery storage at the utility, residential, and business/organization scales!

Mar. 5 | 6:30-7:45 p.m.

This winter, MNIPL is launching a Winter Book Club to read inspiring works speaking to this moment in our collective climate crisis. If you’ve been wondering how to access hope for your continued work on climate action, these books are for you! Please join us!

March 19 | 11 a.m. to noon

This CARD webinar will review results from a study conducted by Slipstream to explore how to improve the commissioning of new heat pumps with advanced, connected diagnostic tools and software. 

HOSTED BY CERTs
Mar. 19 | 9-10 a.m.

Join us for open office hours coffee chat! Talk about project ideas, what you’re working on in your community, and connect with fellow ambassadors.

March 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.

West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 MN-329, Morris MN 56267

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. Solar United Neighbors will walk you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your area. 

HOSTED BY CERTs
April 7 | 1 p.m.

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Did you know there may be federal, state, and utility incentives for installing geothermal and battery storage? Join this webinar to learn how these may benefit your business, farm, and/or nonprofit organization.

April 18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Center Court. 8251 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie MN 55344

Celebrate Earth Day with fun family activities and eco-friendly vendors to learn how you can live more sustainably and care for our environment. 

April 22 | 5-7 pm

West Central Initiative, 1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls MN 56537

Join West Central Initiative and Solar United Neighbors for a free evening of solar inspiration as we reflect on the success of the Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op, celebrate Earth Day, and explore what’s ahead with the 2026 co-op. RSVP by April 20!

HOSTED BY CERTs
Apr. 30 | 4-8 p.m.

Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington MN 55438

The 2026 Metro CERT Annual Event is happening on April 30 — save the date!

Fuel the future: 2026 sponsorships spots now open! 

September 29-30, 2026

Intercontinental Minneapolis-St Paul Airport Hotel, 5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis MN 55450

The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year solar installers and developers, manufacturers, distributors, financiers, engineers, utilities, job trainers, trade unions, non-profits, government agencies, and more gather for quality networking and education.

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